English Teacher at National Center for Urban Solutions – Toledo, Ohio

Position Overview:

As a teacher, your primary responsibility is to create a positive and engaging learning environment for scholars. You will be responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing activities that align with the and meet the needs of diverse learners. Additionally, you will foster a supportive community that encourages students and achievement. Collaboration between colleagues, parents, and is crucial to ensure success. In addition, our expectation is for our instructional staff to ensure their instructional space includes Career Tech focus.

Key Responsibilities

1. Curriculum Planning and Implementation:

• Develop lesson and instructional materials that align the curriculum and standards- Deliver engaging and interactive lessons that cater to different learning styles and abilities.
• Incorporate technology and innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Provide appropriate accommodations and modifications to support students with special needs or challenges in learning.
• Ability to Integrate Career Tech Literacy within the English classroom
• Experience with project- based learning that includes other discipline areas.
• Ability to teach and integrate Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) within the classroom.
• Ability to instruct scholars in meeting credentialing needs in Customer Service and Retail Sales.

2. Classroom Management:

• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes respect, collaboration, and active participation.
• Establish clear expectations for behavior and academic performance and enforce consistent classroom rules and routines.
• Manage student behavior effectively, address conflicts, and provide positive reinforcement.
• Maintain an organized and conducive learning environment.

3. Assessment and Progress Monitoring:

• Assess student progress regularly using a variety of assessment tools and techniques.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students to support their growth and development.
• Use assessment data to inform instructional decisions and differentiate instruction accordingly.
• Collaborate with colleagues to analyze student performance data and identify strategies for improvement.

4. Communication and Collaboration:

• Establish effective communication channels with parents, guardians, and other stakeholders.
• Regularly communicate student progress, behavioral concerns, and academic achievements to parents and guardians.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and implement interdisciplinary projects and activities.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development sessions, and parent-teacher conferences as required.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas, thoughts, opinions with openness to understand others while being understood

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education or a relevant field (master’s degree preferred).
• Valid teaching license or certification.
• Knowledge of curriculum standards and instructional best practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, parents, and colleagues effectively.
• Creative Innovative and unafraid to change.
• Ability to be flexible and pivot when necessary
• Strong technology skills
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Proficiency in integrating technology into teaching and learning.
• Excellent classroom management and organizational skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with the latest trends and research in education.

Note: This job description is a general outline of the key responsibilities and qualifications required for the role of a teacher. Additional responsibilities and duties may vary depending on the specific school, grade level, and subject area.